Three Elements of HealthUse the chart / handout to take notes

Physical Health•Example: the way your

body functions as a whole

•Factors that affect it: proper nutrition, regular exercise, avoiding drugs, being free of sickness / disease

Social HealthSocial Health• The quality of your relationships with friends, family, teachers, and others you

are in contact with

• Factors that affect it:

• respect for others,

• respect for yourself,

• staying away from people who do not treat you with respect,

• good communication,

• being able to work through problems,

• working collaboratively with others

Mental-Emotional Health•Example: expressing and

coping with your emotions and daily stress in a positive way

•Factors that affect it: going to others for support, focus on developing a strong self-esteem, dealing with problems rather than avoiding them

Your Task: Health Triangle Collage

•Using the three elements of health, create a collage to portray the elements in your life

•Select at least five items from your life to represent each of the elements

•Collage can be a combination of visuals, symbols, and words

•Must be colorful and neatly done